encounter

As verbs the difference between encounter and gathering

is that encounter is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly while gathering is present continuous of gather; collecting or bringing together.

As nouns the difference between encounter and gathering

is that encounter is an unplanned or unexpected meeting while gathering is a meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

As nouns the difference between encounter and offcome

is that encounter is an unplanned or unexpected meeting while offcome is that which comes off or the act or process of coming off; emission.

As a verb encounter

is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.

As a verb encounter

is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.

As a noun encounter

is an unplanned or unexpected meeting.

As an adjective unencountered is

not encountered.